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How to get fromCowes to Doverby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cowes to Dover by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    5h 39m
    £109–198

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    8h 26m
    £54–100

  3. Ferry, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane SOU - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train
    8h 6m
    £128–463

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain train
    6h 28m
    £86–173

  5. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Railway Stationbus bus 12X / ...
    4. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 8m
    £82–158

  6. Ferry, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SOU - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    7h 37m
    £116–355

Southampton Airport (SOU) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 176.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and Dover, England?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Dover. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Bargate WestQuay, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Reading, take the train to Farringdon Without, walk to Farringdon, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, then take the train to Dover Priory. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Well Road to Pencester Road via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Clarence Pier, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 8h 26m.

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